"Revealing the Remarkable Preservation of Ancient Human Brains"

A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford challenges the belief that brain preservation in the archaeological record is extremely rare. The team compiled a new archive of preserved human brains, revealing that nervous tissues persist in much greater abundances than previously thought, with over 4,000 preserved human brains from over two hundred sources across six continents. The study sheds light on the environmental conditions and mechanisms that contribute to brain preservation, offering unique insights into ancient health, disease, and the evolution of human cognition and behavior.